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2008 Ford Expedition EL Islander 2WD 4dr XLT

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, 4 Door
12 mpg city / 18 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

4 Door

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas V8

Displacement:

5.4L/330

Fuel System:

SEFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

300 @ 5000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

365 @ 3750

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/OD

Front Tire Size:

P265/70R17

Rear Tire Size:

P265/70R17

Spare Tire Size:

P265/70R17

Front Wheel Size (in):

17 x 8.0

Rear Wheel Size (in):

17 x 8.0

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

13.5 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

33.5

Wheelbase (in):

131

Advanced Technical Data

Body Code:

131" WB

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

3500

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

4250

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

2885

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

2948

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

7625

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

12200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

6000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

600

Engine Order Code:

995

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

4.17

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.34

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.52

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.14

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.86

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.69

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.40

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

150

Maximum Alternator Watts:

2250

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

Frame Type:

Fully Boxed

Suspension Type - Front:

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear:

Multi-Link

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):

3500

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):

4250

Axle Type - Front:

Independent

Axle Type - Rear:

Independent

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):

3500

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):

4250

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

3.73

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

34.9

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

34.9

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

1.4

Front Tire Order Code:

T5G

Rear Tire Order Code:

T5G

Front Tire Capacity (lbs):

2305

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):

2305

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs):

2305

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front:

654

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear:

654

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare:

654

Spare Wheel Size (in):

17 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

43.93

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):

45.26

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

13.0 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank Location:

Midship

Front Head Room (in):

39.5

Front Leg Room (in):

41.1

Front Shoulder Room (in):

63.2

Front Hip Room (in):

60.2

Second Head Room (in):

39.7

Second Leg Room (in):

39.1

Second Shoulder Room (in):

63.7

Second Hip Room (in):

59.9

Third Head Room (in):

38.0

Third Leg Room (in):

37.7

Third Shoulder Room (in):

67.1

Third Hip Room (in):

51.8

Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in):

221.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

78.8

Height, Overall (in):

77.7

Overhang, Front (in):

39.2

Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in):

51.1

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):

35.3

Ground Clearance, Front (in):

8.7

Ground Clearance, Rear (in):

8.7

Rear Door Type:

Liftgate

Rear Door Opening Height (in):

34.1

Rear Door Opening Width (in):

56.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in):

98.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in):

60.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in):

28.9

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

51.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):

130.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):

85.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³):

42.6

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